Quantitative Analysis, Research, Math, Physics, Programming

Kristen McKee

*******.******.*****@*****.*** 847-***-**** Laguna Beach, CA https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mckee/ EDUCATION

Master of Science, Physics Dec 2017

University of California, Irvine

GPA: 3.78

Data Science Certification May 2017

Regents’ Fellowship; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Physics; Minor: Music May 2014 Case Western Reserve University

GPA: 3.44

Provost Scholarship; University Athletic Association All-Academic Honoree; Dean’s Honor List (3 Semesters); Summer Undergraduate Research in Energy and Sustainability Fellowship TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience in: Python, C++, Matlab, Linux, GitHub, Microsoft Office Knowledge of: Java, Mathematica, SolidWorks

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Researcher, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Collaboration Aug 2015 - Present University of California, Irvine

• Perform simulations to quantify and model electrodynamic effects in silicon charge coupled device sensors

• Aid team members in developing and debugging Python and C++ software for data analysis

• Report to collaborators and exchange feedback at weekly team meetings Experimental Research Assistant, Cosmic Microwave Background Lab May 2013 - May 2014 Case Western Reserve University

• Designed, built, and operated novel test set-ups to enable measurements of optical properties for telescope filters

• Wrote Matlab code to analyze and visualize data

Theoretical Research Assistant May 2012 - May 2013 Case Western Reserve University

• Developed and studied mathematical models for use in the design of new optical meta-materials

• Presented to scientists with different specializations and to non-scientific audiences OTHER EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

University of California, Irvine

• Instructed physics lab classes and assisted students with operating equipment

• Created lesson plans and led discussion sections for undergraduate physics classes

• Tutored students outside of class time

Laboratory Assistant May 2012 - May 2014

Case Western Reserve University

• Prepared lab stations for undergraduate physics classes

• Tested equipment and repaired broken devices

• Answered students’ questions about lab procedures and instrumentation LEADERSHIP

Physics Diversity Representative, University of California, Irvine May 2016 - Present

• Plan and attend meetings with interdisciplinary graduate students, faculty, and the school dean to discuss and find solutions for school-wide diversity issues

• Serve as co-chair of the Physical Sciences Student Diversity Council

• Coordinate with council members to organize student meetings and networking events Co-leader of Women in Physics and Astronomy Club, University of California, Irvine May 2015 - May 2017

• Worked with students and faculty to plan social and educational events for women in the department

• Mentored undergraduates and first year graduate students Varsity Swim Team Member, Case Western Reserve University Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

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